Paprika vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are paprika and asparagus different?
- Paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, manganese, potassium, copper, and vitamin B3 than asparagus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 970% higher.
- Paprika contains 26 times more vitamin E than asparagus. While paprika contains 29.1mg of vitamin E, asparagus contains only 1.13mg.
- Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than asparagus (32).
Spices, paprika and Asparagus, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1171.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +854.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1028.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +887.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +277.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +701.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +503.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +906.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +173.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6381.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2475.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +772.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +928.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +816.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2252.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +93% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +221.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +522.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +542.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10641.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1291.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1234.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +729.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15432% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +252.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +304.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +571% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2463µg | 38µg | 269% |
| Iron | 21.14mg | 2.14mg | 238% |
| Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 1.13mg | 186% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 0.091mg | 158% |
| Fiber | 34.9g | 2.1g | 131% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.23mg | 0.141mg | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.59mg | 0.158mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 2280mg | 202mg | 61% |
| Copper | 0.713mg | 0.189mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.06mg | 0.978mg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 0.05g | 51% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 0.274mg | 45% |
| Magnesium | 178mg | 14mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 314mg | 52mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 4.33mg | 0.54mg | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 41.6µg | 32% |
| Protein | 14.14g | 2.2g | 24% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 24mg | 21% |
| Fats | 12.89g | 0.12g | 20% |
| Carbs | 53.99g | 3.88g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 0.143mg | 16% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 20kcal | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.14g | 0.04g | 10% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 2.3µg | 7% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 1g | 7% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 5.6mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.695g | 0g | 4% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Folate | 49µg | 52µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.09g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.49mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.92mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.69mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.25mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.1g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)